// Create engaging Substack Notes that build community and grow subscribers. Use this skill when asked to write Substack Notes, short-form content for Substack, or help with Substack growth strategy. Triggers include requests for Substack Notes, Note ideas, or Substack engagement content.
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| name | writing-substack |
| description | Create engaging Substack Notes that build community and grow subscribers. Use this skill when asked to write Substack Notes, short-form content for Substack, or help with Substack growth strategy. Triggers include requests for Substack Notes, Note ideas, or Substack engagement content. |
Create engaging Substack Notes that spark genuine conversations, build community, and grow your subscriber base.
Notes are Substack's short-form content format—similar to tweets but without character limits. They appear in the Notes feed and are designed for discovery, engagement, and community building.
Key differences from newsletters:
Engage with others' Notes before posting your own. Substack Notes rewards genuine community participation, not broadcasting.
Notes that spark discussion outperform polished content. Ask questions. Invite responses. Be curious.
Notes that open with story moments get 3x more engagement than those opening with advice or tips.
The algorithm surfaces genuine voices, not polished performances. Sound human, not like a bot.
One insight delivered in 1-3 lines. Like a quote or proverb.
Best for: Quick observations, reframings, aha moments
A brief anecdote (under 300 words) building to a single insight. Often starts in the middle of the action.
Best for: Personal experiences, lessons learned
Bullet points or numbered lines centered on a theme.
Best for: Quick tips, observations, curated ideas
Open-ended question that invites community response.
Best for: Sparking discussion, learning from audience
Share your process, works in progress, or creative journey.
Best for: Building connection, showing authenticity
Share someone else's Note or post with your perspective added.
Best for: Community building, adding value to conversations
See references/hooks.md for opening patterns and references/examples.md for full Note examples.
references/hooks.md - Opening patterns for Notesreferences/examples.md - Full Note examples by format